CA670 Measuring Leadership

for S1P 2008

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The least expensive way to purchase may be through The Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI)-Deluxe Facilitator's Guide Package (Loose-leaf, with CD-ROM Scoring Software, Self/Observer, Workbook, Planner & copy of The Leadership Challenge book ) (3rd ed.) by Kouzes and Posner. Jossey-Bass, 2003. Apparently, this is not in print anymore, so you may want to find a used copy or buy the pieces individually. If you cannot find the workbook and planner, you'll need to figure out an alternative way to do comparable reflection activities.

2. Hackman, M. Z., & Johnson, C. E. (2004). Leadership: A Communication Perspective (4th or latest ed.). Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press. I have provided notes from the book on the course webpage. You probably used this textbook in another course. We will use this book as background and concentrate on the measures you can complete for this course.

Bryce, R. (2004). Pipe dreams: Greed, ego, and the death of Enron. New York: PublicAffairs. If you've read that one, try Smartest Guys in the Room. You can find documentary films and factual books about Enron at your library in the event you decide not to buy this book.

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Course Description: This course analyzes the methods used by scholars and practitioners to understand leadership. Starting with the landmark leadership studies at Ohio State, numerous attempts have been made to identify the essential elements involved in leading others. This course examines assessments starting with the 1940's and concluding with current methods. 3:0:3

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__ If you have your books, (a) read or review course notes on Hackman and Johnson, Chapter 1 Leadership and Communication Chapter 2 Leadership and Followership Communication Styles, (b) begin the Bryce book on Enron, and (c) skim the Kouzes and Posner materials.

Smartest Guys in the Room. This research based film about Enron will help clarify the complicated years of the company’s destruction and bring to life the key people involved. You can rent it from your local library for free or your local video store. Take notes and you’ll have enough information to talk about Enron all term.

For onground course, after first class meeting, begin work on your Leadership Inventory.

__ Distribute and collect 10-20 Observer Inventories about you from other people.

__ Begin this assignment immediately! Make an appointment with someone who is an exemplary leader. Interview the person (use a structured interview), then observe the person in an active leadership role. Assignment details, click here. Due Week 3.

__ Present course and LPI reflection on how you measure up to the Kouzes and Posner leadership model. Use all 8 weeks to work, so do not submit early!

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